# NTSB investigations, PA: Miscellaneous/other

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA25LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA137.md): Beech A36TC · Lititz, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 9, 2025 · N347M · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff due to his distraction by the opening of the cabin door, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/mush condition at too low of an…
- [NTSB ERA23FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA045.md): Bearhawk Patrol · Hanover Township, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 29, 2022 · N964RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to unlatch his seatbelt during flight, which allowed him to exit the airplane and impact the tail, resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA269.md): Walter S Johnson III AR-1 · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2022 · N688G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to monitor rotor disk speed on takeoff, which resulted in blade flapping and the main rotor blades striking the gyroplane’s tail assembly.
- [NTSB ERA22LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA237.md): Diamond DA42 · Lehighton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2022 · N988JA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight and his failure to secure the right engine following an unsuccessful engine restart attempt, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain altitude and a subsequent off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA208.md): Piper PA-24 · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2022 · N6121P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the edge of the asphalt, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to a goose.
- [NTSB ERA21LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA296.md): Cessna 560XL · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2021 · N46CF · Substantial damage
  > The captain’s improper decision to continue an unstabilized approach despite several go-around calls by the pilot monitoring, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the pressure vessel.
- [NTSB ERA20LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA274.md): Piper PA32RT · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2020 · N3025L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s premature rotation for takeoff, which resulted in a tail strike and subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which failed to accurately determine and account for the effects of…
- [NTSB GAA20CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA090.md): Luscombe 8 · Brogue, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2019 · N71707 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid wires during approach to landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA292.md): Stearman B75N1 · Bradford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2019 · N75577 · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s inadvertent brake application during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA266.md): Ryan John Steffey Subsonex · Latrobe, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2019 · N224P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control while attempting to secure the canopy, which opened shortly after takeoff and resulted in the airplane impacting the ground and the main landing gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB GAA19CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA082.md): Piper PA28 · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2018 · N8222N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to maneuver the airplane through an area of construction and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a concrete pole barrier while taxiing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA258.md): Berger Bernard M Pulsar Series III · Palmyra, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2018 · N914BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed, which resulted in a bounced landing and a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA18FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA122.md): MD Helicopter 600 · Smethport, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2018 · N602BP · Destroyed
  > The helicopter pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance during power line construction work, which resulted in the helicopter's main rotor striking and becoming entangled with a wire and a subsequent dynamic rollover and collision with terrain.…
- [NTSB GAA17CA536](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA536.md): Menzimer Gary Ray Firestar · Westfield, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane without recent flight training and his inadvertent application of left electric rudder trim before flight and a subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA17LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA194.md): Avions Mudry Cie CAP 231 · Lebanon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N231X · Substantial damage
  > The partial separation of one counterweight and the subsequent seizure of the engine due to mechanical interference. Contributing to the partial separation of the counterweight was the overstress fracture of a retaining ring and the fatigue fracture of the…
- [NTSB GAA16CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA453.md): Cessna 150 · Franklin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N8120S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control resulting in a hard landing and the flight instructor's delayed action to assist the student pilot during the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, a right main and nose gear collapse, and…
- [NTSB ERA16LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA265.md): Eurocopter Deutschland MBB BK 117 C-2 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2016 · N145HN · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the left vertical fin cowling during recent maintenance, which resulted in its separation and subsequent contact with the tail rotor system during flight.
- [NTSB GAA16CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA156.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS8 · Pine Grove, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2016 · N16BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain the glider's descent rate and glide path after encountering a downdraft, resulting in a collision with trees during an off airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA16FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA064.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2015 · N72054 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after a cabin door came open in flight, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's misuse of…
- [NTSB ERA16CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA060.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC 135 · Monongahela, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2015 · N639ME · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate securing of the wheeled fire extinguisher's cover which resulted in it being blown off of the fire extinguisher and ingested into the helicopter's fenestron during takeoff, resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA15LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA366.md): Cessna 172 · Bally, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2015 · N347SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during low-level aerobatic maneuvers. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper decision to attempt the low-level aerobatic maneuvers and his impairment due to psychiatric conditions and the medications he…
- [NTSB ERA15LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA285.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2015 · N777EX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the mixture control to override a throttle anomaly and reduce engine power, which resulted in excessive airspeed upon landing and a subsequent runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to reduce the…
- [NTSB ERA15LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA238.md): Cessna T210 · Palmyra, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2015 · N732VN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in conducting an aborted landing and his subsequent failure to establish a proper airspeed during the attempted go-around on a hot day, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb and a subsequent stall/mush.
- [NTSB GAA15CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA057.md): Cessna 182T · St Marys, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2015 · N53310 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to rotate the propeller by hand without properly securing the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA14CA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA463.md): Beech D55 · Hazleton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2014 · N222JJ · Substantial damage
  > The brake application for unknown reasons resulting in rupture of the left main landing gear tire and tube, and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA14CA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA385.md): Cote James Rans S 6S · New Berlin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2014 · N502CW · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent interference with the rudder controls during the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA358.md): Winder Robert S VP1 · Grove City, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2014 · N3831W · Substantial damage
  > A collision with terrain during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB ERA14LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA290.md): Cameron Balloons US Z-225 · Spring City, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2014 · N65625 · No damage
  > The pilot's fall from the balloon’s basket during touchdown in a field for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in his fatal injury.
- [NTSB ERA13LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA263.md): Wilson William M Cricket MC12 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2013 · N2SZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after detecting the airplane’s degraded performance. Contributing to the accident were the likely loss of power from the left engine for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident examination of the…
- [NTSB ERA13LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA212.md): Cameron Balloons US Z-225 · Chester Springs, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2013 · N65625 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to extinguish the burner pilot lights prior to a hard landing in windy conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12LA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA539.md): Cessna 172M · Canadensis, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N391R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB ERA12CA523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA523.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1B · Bedford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2012 · N9858L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and subsequent go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to shutoff the carburetor heat during the attempted go-around and the weight at which the airplane was…
- [NTSB ERA12CA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA506.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Myerstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2012 · N633EV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to continue the takeoff roll while trying to secure an open canopy and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to complete the pretakeoff checklist.
- [NTSB ERA12CA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA443.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2012 · N182EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to secure an open canopy during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA12FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA319.md): Cessna 177B · Honesdale, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2012 · N34539 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot pitching the airplane to an excessive nose-up attitude during an aborted landing, which resulted in increased induced drag, diminished airspeed, and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of a sedating…
- [NTSB ERA12CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA053.md): Cessna 172F · Smoketown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2011 · N5613R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ERA12CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA020.md): Cessna 177B · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2011 · N34218 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive airspeed during final approach and his delayed decision to abort the landing, resulting in the in-flight collision with trees during the go-around.
- [NTSB ERA11LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA154.md): Cessna 177B · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2011 · N11625 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane which resulted in a shift of the shock mounted portion of the pilot's instrument panel, causing an interference of the pitch control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA367.md): Bell 206 · Roseville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2010 · N302MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a known wire hazard.
- [NTSB MIA08CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA143.md): Cessna TR182 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2008 · N739AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention while on final approach and his delay in performing a go-around during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were sun glare and excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC08FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA198.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2+ · Pottsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2008 · N238AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that both engine switches were in the FLIGHT position for takeoff.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'PA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '900' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence?state=PA

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